1988 Buick Skylark vs. 2007 Chevrolet HHR
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet HHR is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 3,331 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet HHR (175 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Buick Skylark. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Skylark.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Buick Skylark (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet HHR. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet HHR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 2007 Chevrolet HHR | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Skylark | HHR |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3331 cc | 2397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
